Head-on collisions are some of the deadliest car accidents. They happen when the front end of one vehicle strikes the front of an oncoming car, often at high speeds. The tremendous force generated in frontal crashes means that few people escape without serious or catastrophic injuries. Recovering from injuries suffered…
Many of us learned as young drivers that in a rear-end accident, the driver in the rear is always considered to be at fault. This is a common assumption, but it does not always hold true. Allow us to dispel this misconception. Either driver in a rear-end accident may have…
Getting into a car accident while pregnant can present many risks for you and your unborn child. A severe car accident can be a traumatizing, painful, and expensive experience for any individual. An accident when you are pregnant can come with a great deal of additional anxiety and fears –…
Car accidents that involve one vehicle hitting the side of another at a right angle are the most common type of fatal motor vehicle collisions in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2019 Arizona Crash Facts Summary. T-bone accidents or side-impact collisions are particularly dangerous because the sides of a vehicle offer less protection for passengers than the front and rear of a vehicle. As…
Were you recently involved in an Arizona car wreck while you were speeding, texting, or making another type of mistake behind the wheel? If so, you might be worried about your resulting accident claim. Even if you were hit by another driver who obviously bears most of the fault, any…
The Department of Transportation releases annual statistics detailing the number of car accidents in Arizona. This data provides important information highlighting dangerous locations in the state. In search of more localized information, Mushkatel, Robbins, & Becker, PLLC asked for your thoughts regarding the danger zones in or around Sun City. Visitors…
The first official record of a car accident is often the police report filed by an officer who responded to a 911 call for help. It provides the basics about who was involved and what happened and may indicate who was at fault. If you were injured or had property…
From the Mount Lemmon Loop to the Coronado Trail to the Cottonwood Canyon Run, Arizona has many scenic rides for motorcyclists to enjoy. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents frequently happen in our state. When they do, motorcyclists often suffer serious and life-altering injuries. These injuries are due to the fact that motorcyclists are…
With year-round warm weather, miles of desert roads and beautiful landscapes, it should come as no surprise that Arizona is one of the most popular states for motorcyclists. However, not all motorcyclists understand our state’s helmet laws. For instance, does Arizona require all or just certain riders to wear helmets?…
Driverless cars are the future. Companies are testing these vehicles in Arizona more than ever before, and they are getting closer and closer to making them widely available to the public. For instance, The Arizona Republic reports that Waymo (formerly called the Google Self-Driving Car Project) has tested autonomous vehicles…
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